Trail Running Calendar East of England 2025-2026

The Woodland Trail is a charity running and walking event held at Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose between 5- or 10-mile routes that wind through beautiful woodland and countryside, featuring fields, pathways, and some challenging, undulating terrain. The event offers a non..

The Black Notley Trails is a fundraising trail running and walking event held in the village of Black Notley. Participants can choose between a 3.1-mile or 6.2-mile self-navigation trail, using a written route description provided on the day, with no course markings or marshals. The event supports E..

The Dunstable Downs Half Marathon is a challenging off-road trail race held at the National Trust's Dunstable Downs estate in the Chiltern Hills, UK. Covering 21.2 km with over 450 meters of elevation, the course features rugged chalk ridge trails, ridgeline views, steep climbs, exhilarating descent..

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a unique running event held at the scenic Colworth Estate in Sharnbrook, North Bedfordshire, UK. It features three races over three consecutive days: a 5-mile multi-terrain run with family entertainment and kids' races on Friday evening, an 8.1-mile cross-country t..

The Cock-a-doodle Dawdle, organized by Zig Zag Running, is a trail running event held at the scenic Hyde Hall Farm in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. Now in its second year, the race offers multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, catering to runners..

Royston In Blue is a 5-kilometre fun run and walk held in Royston, Hertfordshire, on a two-lap trail course over Royston Heath. The undulating route offers a scenic and challenging experience for participants. The event supports the Teenage Cancer Trust, combining fitness with fundraising.Facilities..

The Full Essex Way Ultra is an 82-mile ultra-marathon starting at Epping tube station in London and finishing at the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. The race follows the entire Essex Way trail, featuring mixed terrain including trails, footpaths, tracks, and roads, with a total elevation gain o..

The ATW Odyssey 12 is an exciting running event that combines physical challenge with personal growth, set against the scenic multi-terrain paths of St Neots. Participants can compete solo, in pairs, or as teams of up to six, tackling a 7km lap course. The event encourages camaraderie and support, f..

The Caroline Coastal Trail is a 10k fundraising trail race taking place in Maldon, Essex, on July 6, 2025. Organized by Essex Trail Events, the race supports Caroline Coastal, a volunteer-run community radio station. The event welcomes both runners and walkers to enjoy a scenic, self-navigated route..

The Fen Gallop is a scenic running event held in Willingham, Cambridgeshire, featuring two main race distances: a 10km (6.2 miles) and a 4-mile (6.5km) multi-terrain course. The routes traverse flat country roads, footpaths, and bridleways, passing through Willingham and extending towards Over befor..

The Highwayman Trail Marathon is a unique narrative trail race held around the villages of Thaxted, Great Sampford, and Hempstead, areas linked to the early life of Dick Turpin. The 26.2-mile course is approximately 95% off-road, featuring diverse terrain without marshals or directional arrows; runn..

The Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k, 5k & 1K is a community road race held at Jobbers Wood, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. Open to all ages and abilities, the event features professionally measured 10k and 5k courses through scenic, traffic-free East Hertfordshire villages with gentle undulations. The rac..

The Hepworth Trail is a challenging approximately five-mile trail run held in Hepworth, Holmfirth. The course features a mix of steep grassy climbs, footpaths, bridleways, and quiet country lanes, offering scenic views of the Holme Valley. Starting and finishing at Hepworth Football Club, the route..

The Newman Hilly 5 - Elvis #4 will take place in Chigwell on Wednesday 9 July 2025.

The Wibbly Wobbly Log Jog is a scenic trail running event held at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Breckland. Now in its 26th year, the race covers approximately five miles of off-road forest paths, making it suitable for runners of all abilities. The event features chipped timing and is based at the..

The Ridley Round is a half marathon trail race held in the rural countryside around Chelmsford, Essex, starting and finishing at The Compasses pub in Littley Green. The course follows the Essex Way and the Chelmer Valley, visiting several historic former Ridley's pubs. This self-navigation event use..

Ultra:5K is a unique running event held at Box End Park, Kempston, near Bedford, Great Britain. The challenge involves running multiple 5K races on the hour, every hour, with two options: five 5K races over five hours (25 km total) or three 5K races over three hours (15 km total). The event emphasiz..

The Chelmsford Brew Co Summer 10k Trail Run is a fun, non-competitive event held in Chelmsford, Essex, starting and finishing at the Voodoo Keller Bar. The trail run features a scenic route to the Chelmsford Brew Co brewery, where participants enjoy a drink break before returning to the bar for more..

The Boudicca Way 50km Ultra is a beginner-friendly ultramarathon held in Norfolk, England, following the scenic Boudicca Way Long Distance Path from Diss to Norwich. This 50km trail race passes through charming villages such as Pulham Market, Fritton, Saxlingham, Stoke Holy Cross, and Caistor St. Ed..

The ATW St Albans Summer 10K is an exciting running event designed for the whole family, taking place in Highfield Park, St Albans. The day kicks off with a free family fun run, followed by activities in a vibrant event village featuring a kids zone, live music, and refreshments from the Cow Juice C..